I decided on ACSM because I was most familiar with this organization.
I have been fortunate to work with different populations through my career as a dietitian. Recently, I worked at a facility that specialized in bariatric surgery. At this location, there was no input on exercise. I was asked questions on the type of exercise to do. So I decided to obtain certification as a personal trainer.
Now I am pursuing the ACSM HFS certification. My goal is to work in the home as a exercise and nutrition educator with populations that are healthy and especially those with medically controlled diseases.
I may pursue the CSCS certification next.
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